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Setting layer opacity


    A layer's opacity determines to what degree it obscures or reveals the layer beneath it. A layer with 1% opacity appears nearly transparent, while one with 100% opacity appears completely opaque.

To specify opacity for a layer or layer set:

  1. Select a layer or layer set in the Layers palette.
  2. Note: You cannot change the opacity of a background layer or a locked layer.

  3. Do one of the following:
    • In the Layers palette, enter a value in the Opacity text box or drag the Opacity pop-up slider.
    • (Photoshop) Double-click a layer thumbnail, choose Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options, or choose Blending Options from the Layers palette menu. Enter a value in the Opacity text box or drag the Opacity pop-up slider.

    Note: To view blending options for a text layer in Photoshop, choose Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options, or choose Blending Options from the Layers palette menu.

    • (ImageReady) Double-click a layer thumbnail, and enter a value in the Opacity text box or drag the Opacity pop-up slider.